Marine Corps MOS · Combat & Infantry
0393 Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Operations Chief
Overview
A Light Armored Reconnaissance Operations Chief advises commanders and staff on tactical employment, weapons systems, fire support planning, resources, equipment, and unit readiness. The chief supervises combat or logistics operations centers, manages information flow through C4I systems, coordinates orders and reports, oversees personnel and training plans, and supervises unit embarkation and debarkation.
Minimum clearance: TS/SCI
Core Skills
- operations center management
- tactical communications coordination
- battle tracking and situational awareness tools use
- staff planning and coordination
- logistics coordination
- resource and asset management
- reporting and briefing
- team leadership and supervision
- cross-functional coordination with intelligence and fires
- training and exercise planning
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Project
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft SharePoint
Civilian Career Paths
- Project Management
- Transportation Management
- Fleet Management
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- State POST Law Enforcement Certification
- Firearms Instructor Certification
- Executive Protection Certificate
Career Growth
- Physical Security Professional (PSP®)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP®)
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM®)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) · Funded
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Also Common
- Physical Security Professional (PSP) · Funded
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) · Funded
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
What the Work Involves
- Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
- Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
- Supervise the activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products or materials.
- Prepare emergency situation status reports that describe response and recovery efforts, needs, and preliminary damage assessments.
- Monitor mapping work or the updating of maps to ensure accuracy, inclusion of new or changed information, or compliance with rules and regulations.
Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
- Logisticians
- Business Continuity Planners
- Geodetic Surveyors
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Formerly Known As (Legacy)
Retired codes that converted into 0393. Each legacy page documents the cited history.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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